Mental Health Transition to Specialty Practice Program (Registered Nurse) 2024 

• Registered Nurse - Grade 2 - Permanent Part time
• Multiple Part-time (0.8EFT) positions available
• July 2024 intake
• Generous salary + super + salary packaging

Permanent employment within Mental Health Program upon successful completion of Transition to Specialty Practice Program

• Are you interested in transitioning to a career in Mental Health?
• Are you highly motivated?
• Are you looking for your next clinical challenge?

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role 

Eastern Health is offering the opportunity to participate in a 6 month Transition to Specialty Practice program in Mental Health Nursing. This program intends to provide an introduction for those wishing to pursue a career in Mental Health. 

This structured program incorporates both theoretical elements in addition to practical experience with allocated study days, learning packages and clinical assessments. During the course, participants will be supported by experts within the clinical facility and the clinical education team of the Learning and Teaching Directorate. 

The program provides a career pathway for those Registered Nurses seeking to work in the mental health speciality environment whilst enhancing their critical thinking, theoretical knowledge and clinical skills and is an excellent stepping stone to Post Graduate studies.

Eastern Health is offering opportunities across Maroondah Hospital, Box Hill Hospital, and Peter James Centre in Acute Mental Health Inpatient Units. This includes Community Care Units, Adult, Older Persons, & Adolescent mental health settings. 

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Registered Nurse Registration with AHPRA 
• Minimum of 12-months experience working as a registered nurse; preferably having completed a Graduate Program previously
• Proactive, reflective, self-directed learner 
• Well-developed communication skills 
• Patient centred practice
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Passion for clinical excellence
• Willingness to engage in clinical supervision and reflective practice
• Willingness to work rotating roster
• A current valid Victorian Drivers Licence
• Up to date Vaccinations COVID-19 & Influenza

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.  An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!

All enquiries can be directed to the contact person listed.
Anita Cappello Anita.Cappello@easternhealth.org.au
Mobile: 0422 454 556

Please note: 

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.

Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**